Machado, Helena.
Forensic genetics in the governance of crime / by Helena Machado, Rafaela Granja. - 1 online resource
Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 The Sociological Gaze -- Chapter 3 Biological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour -- Chapter 4 DNA Technologies in Criminal Investigation and Courts -- Chapter 5 DNA Databases and Big Data -- Chapter 6 Forensic Genetics and Governance of Transnational Criminality -- Chapter 7 Emerging DNA Technologies and Stigmatization -- Chapter 8 Conclusion.
This open access book uses a critical sociological perspective to explore contemporary ways of reformulating the governance of crime through genetics. Through the lens of scientific knowledge and genetic technology, Machado and Granja offer a unique perspective on current trends in crime governance. They explore the place and role of genetics in criminal justice systems, and show how classical and contemporary social theory can help address challenges posed by social processes and interactions generated by the uses, meanings, and expectations attributed to genetics in the governance of crime. Cutting-edge methods and research techniques are also integrated to address crucial aspects of this social reality. Finally, the authors examine new challenges emerging from recent paradigm shifts within forensic genetics, moving away from the construction of evidence as presented in court to the production of intelligence guiding criminal investigations.
9811524297 9789811524295
Forensic genetics.
Electronic books
Forensic genetics in the governance of crime / by Helena Machado, Rafaela Granja. - 1 online resource
Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 The Sociological Gaze -- Chapter 3 Biological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour -- Chapter 4 DNA Technologies in Criminal Investigation and Courts -- Chapter 5 DNA Databases and Big Data -- Chapter 6 Forensic Genetics and Governance of Transnational Criminality -- Chapter 7 Emerging DNA Technologies and Stigmatization -- Chapter 8 Conclusion.
This open access book uses a critical sociological perspective to explore contemporary ways of reformulating the governance of crime through genetics. Through the lens of scientific knowledge and genetic technology, Machado and Granja offer a unique perspective on current trends in crime governance. They explore the place and role of genetics in criminal justice systems, and show how classical and contemporary social theory can help address challenges posed by social processes and interactions generated by the uses, meanings, and expectations attributed to genetics in the governance of crime. Cutting-edge methods and research techniques are also integrated to address crucial aspects of this social reality. Finally, the authors examine new challenges emerging from recent paradigm shifts within forensic genetics, moving away from the construction of evidence as presented in court to the production of intelligence guiding criminal investigations.
9811524297 9789811524295
Forensic genetics.
Electronic books